2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 323 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 6 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
